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Target photograph for an operation to Cologne. It shows clouds of smoke rising up from several locations on the ground. Residential areas and roads are visible, as are some bomb craters in the fields. It is annotated '3B' and captioned:
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EMansbridgeJThornhillCE440126.pdf
Judy has just heard that Ted is a prisoner of war. She tells her news from her new station.

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The third chapter of Bill's wartime experiences. (The first two chapters used Bill's words but the third is written by an anonymous friend)

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Covers his operational tour and bombing operations.

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Ray Parke trained as a flight engineer. During one training flight, the pilot wanted to get back to base as soon as possible because he had a date but they were flying a Stirling. The pilot made an error on landing and the wheel stayed in the ditch…

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Jack writes that he has received a letter and a parcel from her. He has been at an ENSA film show and concert.

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Jack writes that he has been interviewed by his commanding officer. He said he would try and get him posted.
Only three pages of the letter are present.

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Jack writes that nothing has happened since he returned. There has been some heavy rain.

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Jack writes hoping she is better. He and his friends had a musical evening in a pub. Weather has been dull.

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Jack writes that nothing much has changed. He has sent her a parcel and money in a letter. He asks after family and friends. He asks for a towel and socks.

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Jack writes that he has moved from Feltwell to Newmarket. It is a much better camp. He thinks his mail is still going to Feltwell and it will be a day or so before he receives it. He hopes Brenda is OK.

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Jack writes that he hopes everything is OK. He is disappointed that he has had no letter from her. He sent her £2 in the mail. He has seen a film, an ENSA cinema show and a comedy play to come.

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Jack writes that he received her letter with news that Brenda is better. He will send them chocolate at the weekend. He talks about friends who were in hospital when he was in.

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Jack writes that he has received her letter. He expresses concern for the health of all three. He has been into Kings Lynn to watch a film. He encloses £2.

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Jack writes that he got back on the train okay. He has a sore throat.

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Jack writes that he has received her letter and parcel. He has little to write about. He has seen an ENSA film and a concert.

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Jack writes that he is back on his squadron. He is asking his CO for a posting after a landing accident. He asks after Brenda and a parcel with chocolates that he has sent.

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Jack writes that his posting seems to be messed up. He is not best pleased and all he can do is wait.

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Jack writes that he has asked to be taken off operations. He asks after Brenda. He has been to the cinema. He hopes to send his girls chocolates.

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EDwyerJHPDwyerWM420530.pdf
Jack writes that his money is short since he has been overpaid. He has been to the cinema.

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Jack writes about domestic issues and his request to be transferred.

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Jack writes that he is pleased she enjoyed the party. He has been to the cinema in Kings Lynn.

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Jack writes that he is sad Brenda is ill. He borrowed a bike and went fishing. They didn't catch anything.

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Jack writes that he wasn't being careless and that she was over eager. He writes about domestic matters.

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EDwyerJHPDwyerWM420614.pdf
Jack writes expressing sorrow for her lousy week with Brenda being ill. They had a social event in honour of a squadron member who has gone missing and is married with four kids. They had speeches and a raffle.

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